Illinois Wesleyan University Admission
Acceptance Rate
42.22%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
20.53%
Freshmen Enrollment
382
SAT Scores
1,250
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 4,408 students have applied and 1,861 students have allowed to admit to Illinois Wesleyan University (Acceptance rate: 42.22%). IWU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 20.53 % where 382 students have finally enrolled out of 1,861 admitted students.
IWU acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Barnard College and Wellesley College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 13.17%).
IWU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 44.27%).
How to Apply to Illinois Wesleyan University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply IWU.
| Admission | www.iwu.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.iwu.edu/admissions/applications/ |
| Financial Aid | www.iwu.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.iwu.edu/financial-aid/calculators.html |
| Athletic | www.iwu.edu/financial-aid/consumer-information.html |
| Disability Service | www.iwu.edu/accessibility/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at IWU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University is 1,250 and the average ACT score is 27. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Illinois Wesleyan University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,491). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Wesleyan University | 1,250 | 27 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,491 | 34 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois | 1,124 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Illinois Wesleyan University, 171 students submitted SAT scores (45% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,250 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 560 | 630 | 660 |
| Mathematics | 560 | 620 | 670 |
| Total | 1,120 | 1,250 | 1,330 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Illinois Wesleyan University, 83 students submitted ACT scores (22% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 27 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 25 | 27 | 30 |
| English | 24 | 27 | 31 |
| Mathematics | 23 | 26 | 29 |
IWU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Illinois Wesleyan University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school record, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |